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MX08 HFM

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,594 mi
Last recorded47,594 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 HFM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 47,594 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 40,208 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 40,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 34,349 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

parking brake efficiency on minimum 16%

Fail 26 Jan 2017 34,342 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

parking brake efficiency on minimum 16%

Pass 6 Jan 2016 28,401 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Engine management light on

Fail 2 Jan 2016 28,356 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Both rear tyres perished

Engine management light on

Pass 29 Jan 2015 24,619 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre wall worn

Fail 29 Jan 2015 24,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre wall worn

Pass 1 Feb 2014 21,254 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 16,885 miles

rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2012 12,820 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 6 Jan 2011 8,686 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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MX08 HFM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX08 HFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MX08 HFM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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